Finance Manager - جوبس

الوصف الوظيفي

Background: Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Project Description: Creative Associates seeks a Finance Manager for an anticipated USG-funded project in the West Bank.

Position Summary:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for (1) ensuring contractual requirements are met, based on USG policies and procedures; (2) developing and implementing financial procedures in compliance with Creative and USG policies and procedures; (3) providing financial training and guidance to program staff and partners.  

Reporting: This position reports to the Program Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily accounting and financial management functions of the Ramallah office, and ensuring all financial management is performed in compliance with internal and client’s policies and procedures.

Ensure that the project meets all USG contractual requirements and ensure compliance with USG policies and regulations.
Ensure that the project meets all local statutory requirements to keep the legal entity in full compliance in country at all times.
Ensure a strong internal control environment exists within the project's organizational structure.
Track the transfer of funds between headquarters and the field office and manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing tracking and monitoring all financial project activities, and maintaining current project expense data.
Ensure timely processing of staff payroll, allowances, and other reimbursements.
Lead the development of the monthly projections, annual budget, forecasts, pipeline analysis, budget realignment, and fund obligation requests.
Provide financial oversight, including the maintenance and monitoring of the project budget.
Responsible for the verification of procurement documentation and to ensure that those are compliant with internal and client’s financial management guidelines.

Ensure all financial records are audit ready, establish cost and fiscal controls and enforce stringent international financial & auditing standards that ensure efficiency,

Liaise between Creative Associates' field and headquarters offices regarding program financial matters, as needed.
Provide financial management and systems training for project staff.
Lead on all financial close-out of project activities and ensure complete documentation is secured.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

متطلبات الوظيفة

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (finance, accounting, business, etc.) required; Master’s degree required. CPA certification desired.
10 years of general experience with at least 7 years of experience in accounting and finance work is required.
5 years of progressive experience managing and supervising groups and teams.
Experience managing the finances for a project of similar size.
Experience with USG project finances and budgeting (preferred) or similar work for other donors/U.S. Government agencies.
Competent in using computers and financial software
Experience managing teams
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent written and spoken English essential
Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks
Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Candidate must be authorized to work in Palestine